Title: Voice-To-Text Technology For Accessible Web-Based Examination Systems.
Authors: Ngusa Kija Ngusa
Musa Petro Nakembetwa
Anastazia Michael Mushi Rahma Omary
Sarah Zakaria
Shadrack Senkamba
Selemani Lembris
Kiptanus Linus
Volume: 10
Issue: 6
Pages: 391-399
Publication Date: 2026/06/28
Abstract:
The increasing reliance on web-based examination systems has created a need for accessible platforms that accommodate students with disabilities. Traditional online exams require typing or writing, which excludes visually impaired and hand-impaired students from participating effectively. Although some accessibility features exist, many systems lack integrated voice-to-text functionality, audio instruction support, customizable interfaces, and security mechanisms designed for voice-based input. This review paper examines existing accessible examination systems and voice-to-text technologies with the aim of identifying key research trends, limitations, and gaps that affect their usability and effectiveness. The review focuses on challenges related to poor voice recognition accuracy, lack of audio-based navigation, insufficient interface customization, and weak academic integrity controls in voice-enabled exam platforms. Based on these observations, the study motivates the development of a Voice-to-Text Web-Based Examination System that integrates real-time speech conversion, audio instructions, customizable interface settings, and security features such as user authentication, session tracking, browser restrictions, voice recording, and time controls. The proposed system is intended to strengthen exam accessibility, improve user experience for students with disabilities, support fair assessment, and provide educational institutions with a practical means of conducting inclusive online examinations.